We stayed in the Roof Deck apartment. It was lovely, with spectacular views. Excellent location in the center of del Popolo, Spanish steps, Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi fountain, etc etc. The building is beyond charming. Marble busts in alcoves lining the museum-scaled stairways, a rickety old elevator for no more than three, etc.
However, the room itself takes some gymnastics to navigate. There is a narrow winding staircase to the room itself and within the apartment there is another narrow staircase down to the bedroom, which bedroom is smaller than many closets, though very cute and comfortable. The bedroom is very much like a stateroom in a ship's hold. I'm 6'3" and hit my head (hard) at least four times on the trip navigating the staircases. Also, I was too tall for the shower and so had to squeeze myself into its corner to stand up straight while showering.
One benefit of having the bed burrowed in a small space is that we slept as if we were in a cocoon. The sleep was phenomenal.
If you stay in the Roof Deck apartment you are paying for two top-notch things: a wonderful view and a great location. But the room itself includes enough small inconveniences that it can affect the way you feel about it.
The included breakfast was fine. Rolls and croissants with coffee and juice for breakfast. Nothing spectacular, but solid.
If/when we return to Rome, I'll definitely consider staying there again, but will probably look at other options as well. In hindsight, I would have preferred to pay up for the main room. It would have cost us a couple extra grand, but it would have completely changed the experience, in my opinion.
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22 November 2011
Dear Billexgordler
thank you for taking that time to write your review in TripAdvisor.We always really appreciate our guests taking the time to give feedback and we read all comments so that we can explore their wishes and suggestions and find ways to improve the service we offer.
You described exactly the peculiarities that caracterise our Roof garden Suite and for which our guests are fascinated but we are of course aware thatnot everybody can appreciatean alcove bed or a staircase that leadto the bedroom. For this reason a very detailed description of the Roof Garden Suite is on our website for guests that make booking online or we always send by email the same description to guests that contact us directly. We were surprised when we read your comment because we were concerned that you had not read our descriptions and that your expectations were therefore not fully met.As we want to make sure that all our guests have an amazingexperience staying with us, we try to give all information about our suites so that guests have the chance to choose the suite that is most appropriate for them.
The Roof Garden Suite is very special and unique suite and this is the first time,after decades,that we have received not completely positive feedback.We would certainly recommend that your next visit with us be in the Napoleone Suite which has the biggest bed imaginable and elegant high ceilings which are sure to meet your needs
We hope to see you in Rome again soon
Best wishes
Beatrice Ziello
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